Forgive Your Enemies (an oldie but goodie) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Minx · 05-13-2003, 12:34 PM

I got this from a very good friend so credit goes to him...

The preacher, in his Sunday sermon, used "Forgive Your Enemies" as his subject. After a long sermon he asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies.
About half held up their hands. Not satisfied he harangued for another twenty minutes and repeated his question. This time he received a response of about 80 percent.
Still unsatisfied he lectured for another 15 minutes and repeated his question.
With all thoughts now on Sunday dinner, all responded except one elderly lady in the rear.
"Mrs. Jones are you not willing to forgive your enemies?"
"I don't have any."
"Mrs. Jones that is very unusual! How old are you?"
"Ninety three."
"Mrs. Jones please come down in front and tell the congregation how a person can live to be ninety three and not have an enemy in the world."
The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, very slowly turned around and said....
"It's easy - I just outlived the bitches."

hrdwareguy · 05-13-2003, 01:00 PM

Very good. I'm sure if I live to be that old, I'll still have enemies somewhere.

TerresqueÜ · 05-13-2003, 01:17 PM

Definitely one of my favs. Thanks

05-13-2003, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	Forgive Your Enemies (an oldie but goodie) I got this from a very good friend so credit goes to him... The preacher, in his Sunday sermon, used "Forgive Your Enemies" as his subject. After a long sermon he asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied he harangued for another twenty minutes and repeated his question. This time he received a response of about 80 percent. Still unsatisfied he lectured for another 15 minutes and repeated his question. With all thoughts now on Sunday dinner, all responded except one elderly lady in the rear. "Mrs. Jones are you not willing to forgive your enemies?" "I don't have any." "Mrs. Jones that is very unusual! How old are you?" "Ninety three." "Mrs. Jones please come down in front and tell the congregation how a person can live to be ninety three and not have an enemy in the world." The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, very slowly turned around and said.... "It's easy - I just outlived the bitches." __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

05-13-2003, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Very good. I'm sure if I live to be that old, I'll still have enemies somewhere. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

05-13-2003, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerresqueÜ Hiding Out	Definitely one of my favs. Thanks __________________ Say yes to the 'Tilted Roleplaying' Forum http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1932&highlight=petition